ReviewJournal of traditional and complementary medicine2013
Frankincense ( rǔ xiāng; boswellia species): from the selection of traditional applications to the novel phytotherapy for the prevention and treatment of serious diseases.
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- Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Properties of Frankincense: Implications for Anticancer Therapy.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2024Pooled it
- A standardized combination ofFrontiers in nutrition · 2025Trial
- Functional improvement and immune-inflammatory cytokines profile of ischaemic stroke patients after treatment with boswellic acids: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot trial.Inflammopharmacology · 2019Trial
- Frankincense in Material Science and Engineering: Functional Applications, Economic Considerations and Sustainability Perspectives.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Amelioration of Atopic Dermatitis by Frankincense Oil Extract Is Associated with TRPV3 Regulation and Cutaneous Inflammation Suppression.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Recent Progress in the Development of Selective MAGL Modulators (2020-2026).Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Investigation of the effects of alcoholic frankincense extract on oxidative stress and inflammatory parameters in C57BL/6 mice with induced autoimmune encephalomyelitis.Avicenna journal of phytomedicine · 2026Article
- Natural Nrf2 activators modulate antioxidant gene expression and apoptosis in leukemic K-562 cells.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025Article
- Cutting-edge dynamics and research hotspots on boswellic acid in cancer: a bibliometrics analysis from 1994 to 2024.Discover oncology · 2025Article
- Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid alleviates hepatic metabolic dysfunction by inhibiting MGLL activity.Journal of lipid research · 2025Article
- Effects of a Rosiridin against Rotenone-induced Rats' Model of Parkinson's Disease: In-vivo Study and in silico Molecular Modeling.Current neuropharmacology · 2025Article
- Plant Resin Delivery by Nanovectors as an Emerging Approach to Boost Solubility, Permeability and Bioavailability.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Current Progress and Emerging Role of Essential Oils in Drug Delivery Therapeutics.Current drug delivery · 2025Review
- Unlocking the Anticancer Potential of Frankincense Essential Oils (FEOs) Through Nanotechnology: A Review.Molecular biotechnology · 2024Review
- Royal jelly a promising therapeutic intervention and functional food supplement: A systematic review.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Vegan gummy candies with low calorie based on celery (Food science & nutrition · 2024Article
- The journey of boswellic acids from synthesis to pharmacological activities.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2024Review
- Cool the Inflamed Brain: A Novel Anti-inflammatory Strategy for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.Current neuropharmacology · 2024Review
- Aromatic Plants as Potential Resources to Combat Osteoarthritis.Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening · 2024Review
- Herbalism and glass-based materials in dentistry: review of the current state of the art.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2023Review
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Abstract
Frankincense ( Rǔ Xiāng; Boswellia Species), the resinous extract from the trees of the genus Boswellia, has been used for centuries in cultural ceremonies, as a cosmetic agent, and as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, especially inflammatory diseases including asthma, arthritis, cerebral edema, chronic pain syndrome, chronic bowel diseases, cancer, and some other illnesses. Boswellic acids are the active compounds of frankincense and AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid) is the most important and effective acid among them. Some studies have shown that the use of frankincense can also improve the learning and enhance the memory in animals and human beings. It seems that frankincense might have a potential ability to be used as an alternative natural medicine not only for chronic and inflammatory diseases but also for brain and memory disorders.
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